10 things Seattle loves to hate

Seattle loves a lot of things. Hot dogs with cream cheese and things made by The North Face, for example.

But one thing we’ve learned from our most vocal readers over the years: Seattleites love hating things even more than they love loving things. (You followed that, right? Right.)

Without further ado, here are the top 10 things we’ve found Seattleites love to hate. Enjoy. Or… not. Whatever makes you happiest.

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THE WAY EVERYONE ELSE DRIVES: There's nothing quite like the feeling of smug indignation you get when passing that slow left-lane-driver. Yes, he'll never forget that scorching look you tossed his way.

THE WAY EVERYONE ELSE DRIVES: There's nothing quite like the feeling of smug indignation you get when passing that slow left-lane-driver. Yes, he'll never forget that scorching look you tossed his way.

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GETTING ALL DRESSED UP: Oh, yes we can wear jeans to the opera. Because we're not into material possessions like ties and evening gowns. But anything from REI? We'll take that.

GETTING ALL DRESSED UP: Oh, yes we can wear jeans to the opera. Because we're not into material possessions like ties and evening gowns. But anything from REI? We'll take that.

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BEER EVERYONE ELSE DRINKS: If uncool people have heard of what's on tap, there's no way we're drinking that.

BEER EVERYONE ELSE DRINKS: If uncool people have heard of what's on tap, there's no way we're drinking that.

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UMBRELLAS: Rain? Ha! In the words of my Seattleite mother: "You're not made of sugar. You won't melt."

UMBRELLAS: Rain? Ha! In the words of my Seattleite mother: "You're not made of sugar. You won't melt."

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SNOW: Yes, it's entertaining to watch cars slide down our many hills. But it's even more fun to go on Facebook and post about how there's no way you're going outside.

SNOW: Yes, it's entertaining to watch cars slide down our many hills. But it's even more fun to go on Facebook and post about how there's no way you're going outside.

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HEAT: Even better -- I mean, worse -- than snow. No air conditioners, few public pools... it's like a perfect heatwave of complaining.

HEAT: Even better -- I mean, worse -- than snow. No air conditioners, few public pools... it's like a perfect heatwave of complaining.

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PLASTIC THINGS: We won't rest until everything currently plastic is made out of wood or hemp. Then rest on our biodegradable laurels and judge anyone drinking out of a Dasani bottle.

PLASTIC THINGS: We won't rest until everything currently plastic is made out of wood or hemp. Then rest on our biodegradable laurels and judge anyone drinking out of a Dasani bottle.

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PORTLAND: We were cool long before Portland. Maybe we're mad at Portland for stealing our thunder. Maybe we're jealous. But maybe Portland is just getting too big for its britches.

PORTLAND: We were cool long before Portland. Maybe we're mad at Portland for stealing our thunder. Maybe we're jealous. But maybe Portland is just getting too big for its britches.

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THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: They were ours first! And we're not ready to let go yet. Howard, we're looking at you here... angrily.

THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: They were ours first! And we're not ready to let go yet. Howard, we're looking at you here... angrily.